As researchers continue to unravel the mysteries of this remarkable animal, the platypus serves as a reminder of the wonders of biodiversity and the ongoing need to protect it. With all these facts ...

Although, even if you’re in Australia, a platypus may be hard to find roaming the wild. They are nocturnal animals and only come out at night. Platypuses may have some duck-like characteristics, but ...

As researchers continue to unravel the mysteries of this remarkable animal, the platypus serves as a reminder of the wonders of biodiversity and the ongoing need to protect it. With all these facts ...

In his 1802 book, An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales, Colonel David Collins wrote of the webbed and clawed feet that allowed the animal to swim and burrow with ease. He was also ...

WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Woman survives poisonous platypus attack Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today She had feared it had been run over by a car and was injured. As soon as she picked up ...

There are few things more Aussie than hauling in a feed of yabbies. But sadly one of the most common methods to catch the small crustaceans was having a devastating impact on one of their natural ...

While the platypus is quirky and even kind of cute, it’s not an animal you ever want to underestimate — as seen in this video, male platypuses are surprisingly venomous! The platypus is found only in ...

Australia is home to a rich variety of rare and unique animals, with nearly 80% of its plants and animals found nowhere else ...

In a time of hardship, Hobart resident Pete Walsh turns to the secretive platypus for solace, only to discover it is the platypus that needs his help to survive in a habitat under threat. Preview: In ...

‘When you see that happening in front of you it is just amazing’: Despite his years of knowledge, Hobart’s own ‘platypus guardian’ is still amazed by the animal. How he’s sharing his ...

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A popular lake for fishing and water sports in Tasmania's west has been closed to the public after an oil spill impacted up ...